Phenotypic characterisation of multifocal cardiovascular involvement in Takayasu arteritis with cardiovascular magnetic resonance

Takayasu arteritis (TA) is an uncommon inflammatory disease primarily affecting the aorta and its main branches. It is more common in females (80-90% of cases) and occurs between the ages of 10 and 40 years. We report on a young male patient diagnosed with TA at age 16 years. CMR showed progressive aneurysmal dilatation of the aorta compressing the trachea, left main bronchus, and left lung. Both ventricles showed mild decrease in function (LVEF- 45% and RVEF – 51%). CMR played an important role in disease monitoring and guided patient management.